Mentor IEA

Bamara; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus leave

Birthday leave

Flu shot

Upskilling opportunities

Employee assistance

Job summary

Bamara is a First Nations organisation delivering community and employment services across New South Wales, the Northern Territory and Queensland. The role focuses on mentoring participants to achieve employment goals and building connections with local employers to unlock inclusive opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, cultural sensitivity and a passion for empowering others, with WWCC, MYID, and valid work rights in Australia.

Qualifications

• WWCC prior to commencement.
• Ability to obtain a MYID with standard strength.
• The right to work in Australia (no restrictions).
• Certificate III or above in Community or Employment Services or a related field or willingness to enrol.
• Police check (no fraud charges).
• A driver’s license and access to your own car.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with participants to uncover their strengths, skills and employment goals.
• Partner with local employers and community groups to unlock inclusive work opportunities.
• Provide tailored pre-employment and capacity to keep employment skills.
• Teach participants practical job-search skills, including identifying vacancies, tailoring applications, preparing resumes and cover letters, and submitting applications.
• Develop and deliver tailored mentoring programs to assist individuals in overcoming barriers to finding and maintaining employment.
• Building strong relationships with participants to understand their needs and aspirations by providing appropriate support and advice.
• Delivering group workshops and one-to-one mentoring sessions to equip participants with essential employability skills.
• Maintaining accurate records of participant interactions and progress, adhering to confidentiality and data protection policies.
• Undertake proactive reverse marketing by building relationships with local employers, identifying suitable employment opportunities and promoting participants’ skills and capabilities to secure sustainable employment outcomes
• Match participants with suitable vacancies and employer requirements
• Provide post-placement support to participants and employers, maintaining regular contact to monitor progress, resolve issues and support job retention.

Skills

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Community or Employment Services

Job description

We bring years of experience and authentic engagement in regional, remote, and urban locations to our services.

Bamara has long history of working respectfully alongside communities and the people who live in them assisting and supporting community and individual goal achievement.

Bamara footprint extends across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland. Our focus is on building individual and community capacity and prosperity through the design and delivery of projects, programs and initiatives underpinned by Australian government (state and federal) funding.

Culture and Community

Bamara is a First Nation’s organisation, all staff are expected to participate in connection with community, respect relationships and apply this respect to each participant we work with across all diverse cultural backgrounds

Salary and Benefits

• 3 days bonus leave during the Christmas/New Year period
• Birthday leave
• Yearly Flu shot
• Retail and Entertainment discounts acrossleading brands through Flare Benefits program
• Opportunities to upskill with qualifications in Community Services
• Employee Assistance program for staff and their immediate families
• Access to our wellness partner program with C-5
• First Nations Perspective training
• Rewards and recognition program

Job Description

Key responsibilities and main tasks include:

• Collaborate with participantsto uncover their strengths, skills and employment goals.
• Partner with local employers and community groups to unlock inclusive work opportunities
• Provide tailored pre-employment and capacity to keep employment skills.
• Teach participants practical job-search skills, including identifying vacancies, tailoring applications, preparing resumes and cover letters, and submitting applications.
• Developand delivertailored mentoring programs to assist individuals in overcoming barriers to finding and maintaining employment.
• Building strong relationships with participants to understand their needs and aspirations byproviding appropriate support and advice.
• Delivering group workshops and one-to-one mentoring sessions to equip participantswith essential employability skills.
• Maintaining accurate records of participantinteractions and progress, adhering to confidentiality and data protection policies.
• Undertake proactive reverse marketing by building relationships with local employers, identifying suitable employment opportunities and promoting participants’ skills and capabilities to secure sustainable employment outcomes
• Match partcipamys with suitable vanacies and employer requirements
• Provide post-placement support to participants and employers, maintaining regular contact to monitor progress, resolve issues and support job retention.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a passion for empowering others. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in people's lives through mentorship, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Desired Skills and Experience

• WWCC prior to commencement
• Ability to obtain a MYID with standard strength
• The right to work in Australia (no restrictions)
• Certificate III or above in Commuity or Employment services or a relateble field or willingness to enrol and undertake.
• Pass a police check (no fraud charges)
• A driver's license and access to your own car